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Jewish strength through the ages: From Holocaust tragedy to modern challenges

Opinion: On Holocaust Remembrance Day, parallels emerge between past atrocities and October 7's horrors, survivors of which embody resilience, pledging to fight until all hostages return; Their message, echoing from Auschwitz, is a call for unity and revival

Haim Taib | 04.23.25

Mother of kidnapped soldier calls out at Gaza border: 'We're waiting for you'

Relatives of 59 hostages marked 562 days of captivity at the Gaza border, with emotional pleas, accusing prime minister of prioritizing political survival over their release; relatives and former captives call for swift, all-inclusive deal; Returned hostage calls out to partner: 'My soul is with you in that tunnel'

Lihia Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.25

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov receives surprise call from soccer star Erling Haaland

One of the biggest soccer stars in the world personally calls Hamas captivity survivor, who tells him: 'I really like you, you’re amazing'

Ynet | 04.17.25

נועה ארגמני - ברשימת 100 האנשים המשפיעים בעולם של מגזין "טיים"

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani named to Time’s 100 most influential people

Noa Argamani, freed after 245 days in Hamas captivity, honored by Time for her courage and advocacy for hostage release

Ynet | 04.16.25

Hamas has rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, BBC reports

Despite heavy military pressure and halt of humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official said the terror group is rejecting the offer that would see the release of 10 live hostages and 16 dead hostages in exchange for a 6-week ceasefire: 'Israel is not committing to ending the war'

Ynet, News Agencies | 04.15.25

גל גלבוע דלל, אחיו של החטוף גיא גלבוע דלל

‘They told him to bark like a dog, then kicked him in the head’: Brother details Hamas hostage torture

Gal Gilboa-Dalal says his younger brother Guy suffers from an untreated ear infection that has left him unable to hear in one ear, with no access to medical care or medication

Hagar Kochavi | 04.15.25

Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages

Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25

The sanctuary where released hostages begin to heal

Far from the border with Gaza, the grounds of an old resort offer former captives and their families a refuge of peace, care and a sense of community on their way to recovery after unimaginable trauma

Hagar Kochavi | 04.07.25

טל שוהם בעדות מצמררת אודות תקופת השבי באירוע פומבי באו"ם בוינה

Hostages tortured daily, made to drink toilet water, says captivity survivor

Tal Shoham, released after 505 days in Hamas captivity, describes inhumane conditions he endured and shares harrowing details of his kidnapping, including doing anything to get a bite to eat: 'We begged our captures, flattered them, even agreed to give them massages'

Ynet | 04.04.25

מפגש החטופים עם ועדת החוץ של הסנאט (SFRC) המונה 22 סנאטורים

'It's not politics — it’s saving lives': Hostages' families urge US action at Senate hearing

Emotional roundtable, co-chaired by Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., included testimonies from Americans formerly held by Hamas and relatives of those still missing

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.25

מלאניה טראמפ מעניקה לעמית סוסנה את פרס "נשים אמיצות" של מזכיר המדינה האמריקאי

Former hostage Amit Soussana honored with US International Women of Courage Award

Speaking at State Department ceremony, Soussana shares harrowing story of captivity and survival, calling on world leaders to act; she dedicates award to Israeli women and urges continued efforts to free hostages still held in Gaza

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.01.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 14 ברפיח

Israel awaits Hamas answer to counterproposal as military pressue mounts

Officials say terror group signaled willingness to release five living hostages, including American-Israeli dual citizen Edan Alexander, in exchange for 50-day ceasefire; Jerusalem, however, is demanding release of 11 captives in return for 40-day truce

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

בנימין נתניהו עם ראש ממשלת הונגריה ויקטור אורבן ב ירושלים

Netanyahu to weekend in Hungary as families demand more efforts to bring hostages ones home

Israel submits response to mediators for limited deal ahead of holiday; families of hostages protesting outside home of negotiation team head Ron Dermer say 'the only thing PM should do in Hungary is secure the release of hostages'

Itamar Eichner | 03.30.25

Frequent beatings, prolonged isolation and constant starvation: Omer Wenkert recounts brutal Hamas capitivity

Wenkert, kidnapped from Nova music festival on October 7, says in interview with WSJ that he was held completely alone for 193 days, trying to stay sane by reciting Israeli rap songs and Psalm passages

Ynet | 03.28.25

Yarden Bibas picks up the pieces and moves forward following unimaginable tragedy

Six weeks after returning from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas faces the loss of his wife and sons while learning to rebuild his life; A crowdfunding campaign aims to support his recovery and memorialize his family through meaningful initiatives

Hagar Kochavi | 03.16.25

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